"Teacher Education Data Manager"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title

Senior Staff Assistant

Campus Title

Teacher Education Data Manager

School/Division

Academic Affairs, Division of

Department

School of Education Office

Staff Sub-Type

Staff & Administration

Salary Level

SL3

Salary Range

$65,000-$75,000

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort

Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?

No

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Position Summary

The Teacher Education Data Manager supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to teacher candidate outcomes. This position maintains the teacher education unit’s assessment system and contributes to the preparation of annual updates and progress reports required by the New York State Education Department, the federal government, national accrediting bodies, and other external agencies. The Data Manager also supports data collection and prepares data reports for the Teacher Education Council (TEC), TEC’s Annual Data Retreat, and teacher education programs. In addition, the Data Manager works with various users of the assessment system including university faculty, staff, college students and P-12 teachers/leaders.

The Data Manager works closely with the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs in collecting and organizing data related to university-wide strategic planning and institutional accreditation efforts. This includes working with employees across the college to complete the university’s annual reporting process. The position is a 12-month, in-person obligation.

The annual salary for this position is $65,000-$75,000 (Depending on Experience)

Major Responsibilities

User Support Related to Data Management System (40%)

• Manage all user access to the online data management system and communicate frequently with stakeholders (e.g., faculty, staff, students, student teaching supervisors, campus leaders, P-12 teachers and leaders, other external partners) regarding getting access to that system
• Support users (e.g., faculty, staff, students, P-12 teachers and leaders, and other external partners) of the online data management system, including assisting them with logging on, entering data, running reports, and accessing information.
• Provide training for all new users, including creating training materials, conducting online and in-person training workshop, troubleshooting user interface concerns, and developing guidance materials for installing and navigating system updates
• Support School of Education and Academic Affairs leadership and faculty and staff in accessing data directly from the system as needed

Maintenance of Data Management System (30%)

• Maintain and update the electronic data management system (Watermark) that collects and stores evidence and assessments across School of Education (SoE) programs as well as University Annual Reports
• Works with leadership in the college’s Information Resources (IR) department to install Watermark system updates, resolve technical issues, and better integrate the Watermark system with the college’s technological infrastructure
• Oversee input of data related to assessment of teacher education programs (clinical placement information, student course schedules, survey results, etc.to the Watermark system and ensure all data sets are entered in a timely manner
• Prepare data reports for internal and external constituents using statistical methods to analyze, summarize and present data
• Support departments in implementing their program assessment and data collection plans and ensure all program data is entered by established deadlines
• Stay current with technical processes and updates to the Watermark system by working directly with the vendor and attending professional development conferences and workshops related to maintenance of system and building relationships with key personnel from the vendor

Preparation, Reporting, and Dissemination of Data (30%)

• Conduct statistical analyses of data and help review and summarize assessment results using statistical analyses to monitor fairness, reliability, and validity of assessments
• Prepare and disseminate reports to support annual and periodic data analyses and action planning in teacher education and across the university
• Prepare reports as needed to support the development of self-studies and institutional reports both for the Teacher Education Unit and university-wide strategic planning
• Oversee the dissemination of assessment data from the Watermark system to departments and university offices for program and curricular planning

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation in the School of Education. Works closely and collaboratively with the Dean and Associate Dean in the School of Education, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, teacher education program coordinators and department chairs, and staff in the Institutional Research and Analysis Office, the Field Experience and School Partnerships Office, Information Resources, college students, and P-12 school partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with data collection and reporting
• Experience with data based technological applications, such as Excel, SPSS, etc.
• Experience working with diverse constituents

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with academic program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation in a higher education setting
• Experience with assessment related to specific program assessment standards and processes for accreditation
• Experience in higher education
• Experience working with P-12 schools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated competence with technology, including programs such as Excel and SPSS
• Knowledge of best practices in data privacy and information security
• Effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated record of strong working relationships with colleagues

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.